Seeking a Project Director to implement and facilitate a recently awarded grant from the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). The Carthage Safe Culture Project (CSCP) aims to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for all students that reduces Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking(DVDVSAS) incidents on campus and provides culturally sensitive, trauma-informed support for all victims of DVDVSAS. Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations and coordinate all grant activities related to administering the OVW Campus Program grant
- Assist in the creation of and facilitate the work of the CCRT in a collaborative manner with other key stakeholders to ensure the development and implementation of statutory and programmatic grant requirements and activities
- Create a Carthage Safe Culture Project strategic plan
- Serve as a point of contact to maintain communication between the campus and the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women
- Ensure that project deliverables are completed on time and according to the statutory and program requirements of the grant program
- Create DVDVSAS awareness and prevention training, including bystander intervention training
- Create resource materials for students, faculty, and staff including materials developed to specifically address the needs of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC students after collecting information from those with marginalized identities
- Implement ongoing social norming campaigns to reduce stigma related to DVDVSAS
- Collect and organize relevant institutional data to submit in bi-annual performance reports
- Participate in required virtual and in-person training and technical assistance as required by the grant program, including New Grantee Orientation, Training and Technical Institutes, webinars, and calls with OVW Campus Technical Assistance Providers and OVW
- Fulfill a variety of assigned administrative responsibilities to accomplish project goals, including grant updates and budget tracking, as well as other administrative and operational duties as assigned.
- Adhere to all relevant federal and state laws and confidentiality guidelines
- Monitor and abide by all special conditions of the award
- Participate as a visible member of and positive contribution to the Carthage community, as well as a model of lifelong learning and development for Carthage students.
Qualification Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, social sciences, social work or related field, with a master's degree (preferred).
- Minimum of five years' experience working in sexual assault prevention programs, victim advocacy, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate and assess crisis situations
- Comprehension of prevention efforts and the dynamics of DVDVSAS in a campus environment
- Experience and demonstrated effective skills in project and budget management
- Experience in successful grant reporting
- Knowledge of Wisconsin and federal laws in regards to the Violence Against Women Act, the Clery Act, and Title IX and the distinctions between each
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability and willingness to work irregular hours, including, as needed, nights and weekends
- Ability to travel in order to attend mandated OVW trainings
- Requires the ability to use standard office equipment and technology, including a telephone, keyboard, and personal computer and tools such as Microsoft Office Suite and various Google applications.
- Experience working with underrepresented/underserved populations is preferred.
- Experience with Workday, EAB Navigate, and Microsoft Excel are highly valued.
We will review applications on a rolling basis starting December 15, 2024. The position will remain open until filled. All applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references. Apply online using the link below, and submit all materials through the Resume Upload section.Apply OnlineAbout Carthage Located on the shore of Lake Michigan in the thriving Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, Carthage College blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, and personal attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum with stunning lake views, is home to 2,600 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Founded in 1847, Carthage is consistently named a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review and a Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report. All Carthage employees play a vital part in the success of our students, as we work together to create an environment where all can achieve their true potential. Grow with Carthage. Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.This position requires a background screening